Pride Week Events

Featured 2019 Charlotte Pride Week & Community Events

A Note Regarding Accessibility: Charlotte Pride has attempted to identify accessibility details for as many event venues as possible. Updates to accessibility details will continue to be updated as they are acquired.

Accessibility Information:
The Levine Museum of the New South is fully accessible to those using wheelchairs and other mobility devices, including accessible parking and restrooms. Triggers at this event may include loud music/sounds, large crowds, and flashing lights.

August 9, 2019 | 5-8pmOFFICIAL CHARLOTTE PRIDE EVENT

Charlotte Pride Dog Day
A PAWS-itively Fierce! Doggie Fashion Show!

Grab your leash and your dog and join us for the Pride Dog Day. We know you love your dog and you want to show them off! Charlotte Pride will be hosting an evening out at the park for you and your four-legged friend!

This isn’t your average evening out, we will be hosting a PAWS-itively Fierce! Doggie Fasihon Show! Let your dog strut their stuff and win some cool prizes for them. Dogs have the chance to win in two categories: Best in Pride (rainbow and Pride-themed wear) and Natural Beauty. First and Second Prizes will be given for each category!

Light refreshments for the humans. Treats and water for the pups!

Hosted by Charlotte Pride at Freedom Park, 1908 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203. Follow the signs once you enter the park for Shelter #2!

WANT TO GO AHEAD AND SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER AT THE FESTIVAL AND PARADE?! Visit https://charlottepride.org/volunteers/ to learn more and sign up today!

Accessibility Information:
The event will be hosted at Freedom Park Shelter 2. The Shelter is accessible by those using wheelchairs and other mobility devices.

August 9, 2019 | 6:30-8:30pm

OUT with Dance – Youth Pride Dance 2019

Join us for our annual pride dance sponsored by Charlotte Black Pride and Charlotte Pride. We will have food, DJ, live drag performance and celebrate the grand opening of our new David Bohnett Cyber Center. Admission is FREE and participants will get a first look at our 2019 Youth and Family Zone for Charlotte Pride 2019.

August 10, 2019 | 6-9:30pm

Uni-Tea Queerlesque Show & Candidate Forum

CLT NOW is kicking off Charlotte Pride Week with the Queerlesque show. Queerly Beloved, based out of Atlanta, is a collective of queer artists of all spectrums entertaining in the arts of Burlesque, Drag and much more! This event transcends many intersections of the LGBTQIA community in a fun and innovative style that has wowed pride crowds across this region. In addition to the performance, we will also conduct a forum with elected officials from Mecklenburg County to learn how they will engage our LGBT+ community. The candidates have been invited as a joint effort with YDNC LGBT+ Caucus and CLT NOW. Light bites are available throughout the night and included in your paid admission. A cash bar will be available to purchase alcoholic beverages. Doors open at 6pm. Show begins at 6:45pm.

August 11, 2019 | 4-6pmOFFICIAL CHARLOTTE PRIDE EVENT

Charlotte Pride Interfaith Service

Charlotte Pride’s annual LGBTQ-affirming Interfaith Service is open to all people of all faith backgrounds in the community. This year, in recognition of Stonewall, the Interfaith service “comes home” to its original host, Caldwell Presbyterian Church.

August 13, 2019 | 11am-3pmOFFICIAL CHARLOTTE PRIDE EVENT

Charlotte Trans Pride Job Fair

Trans-affirming employers will be present to discuss career opportunities for transgender community members. Other folks from the LGBQ community are welcome. Hosted at the Leon Levine Opportunity Center on the Goodwill Opportunity Campus.

Presented by Charlotte Pride in partnership with Bank of America. An official Charlotte Pride Week event!

August 13, 2019 | 2pm

Pride Summit

Deepen your understanding of issues facing the LGBTQ community, network with others in our community from across Mecklenburg County, learn what organizations and individuals are doing to advance health, safety, fairness, and inclusion in the LGBTQ community in North Carolina, learn about efforts to ensure LGBTQ protections in North Carolina. Meet established and emerging leaders, activists, advocates, community members, and allies from throughout Mecklenburg County for an afternoon of learning and networking.

Accessibility Information:
This event venue is accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility devices, including accessible restrooms.

August 14, 2019 | 8pm

Wine Down Wednesday

Join hostess Onya Nerves for Wine Down Wednesday, on August 14th starting at 9 pm. to kick off Charlotte Pride with our amazing cast. Get your tickets in advance as you wont want to miss out on the best place to be in uptown!

Your admission includes front row access to our amazing cast of Drag Queens where you can indulge in a delicious selection of food from the talented cooks at Mellow Mushroom. Our house DJ will keeping the party going from 8 – 12. $10 house wine bottles along with a Signature Cocktail special for the night.

August 15, 2019 | 5:30pm

Queen City Connects’ Pride Cross Company Mixer

Take this opportunity to expand your business card list from over 45 Charlotte area organizations, and for your company’s LGBT+ ERG/BRG to mix, mingle, and connect with those who support the LGBT+ community.

August 15, 2019 | 6pm

MG Pride Family Picnic

Missiongathering Charlotte is a PROGRESSIVE church for a progressive city. Join us for our first annual Pride Family Picnic! We will have free food, drinks, cotton candy, bounce house, music, activities, crafts, lots of rainbows and lots of LOVE! God takes PRIDE in you!

August 15, 2019 | 6-8pm

Rise with Pride

Join Equality North Carolina as we team up with our friends at Greystar Properties to host a Pre-Pride mixer at the luxurious Ascent Uptown Charlotte. Revel in stunning, panoramic views of Uptown Charlotte and beyond, enjoy a premium open beer and wine bar, nibble on tasty treats, and learn more about how to become involved in America’s oldest LGBTQ organization – Equality NC! Featuring Kendra Johnson, our Executive Director, with surprise guests to join us at the event.

August 15, 2019 | 7pm

Pour Pride

We’re excited to celebrate Charlotte Pride with Seabrooks Ent hosting an epic Pride Music Bingo! There will also be fabulous drag performances and Shimmer Down will be in the house for all of your sparkle needs!

August 16, 2019 | 6pm

OutWOD Charlotte

You’re invited to come #sweatforacause with OUTWOD!
OUTWOD is not your typical workout fundraiser – we’re totally extra!
OUTWODs are 100% inclusive, not only of gender, sexuality and of favorite member of Destiny’s Child…but also of fitness level.
Never done CrossFit? No problem!
A Games-level athlete? Oh we’ve got something in store for you too!
Here’s how it works!
1. First – visit the ticket link — https://iamout.org/events/charlotte/ — to register yourself.
2. You’ll get an email confirming your registration AND giving you a little step-by-step on sharing the event fundraising page.
Do you have to fundraise? No. Does it make you cooler, likeable, more awesome? Pshhh Duh!
Every OUTWOD has a goal of raising the most funds as possible for The OUT Foundation. You can read more about our work here https://www.iamout.org/
3. Now that you’re all registered and fundraising has begun, head on over to the OUTWOD shop and get you some gear…we recommend grabbing some more Pride gear wherever you can find it. Not that it’s beauty contest…but it’s definitely a “who wore it best” contest. More rainbows. More reps.
And yeah – that’s basically it! We’re super excited to have you at this awesome fundraising and sweat-inducing event.
Bring friends.

August 16, 2019 | 8pm-MidnightOFFICIAL CHARLOTTE PRIDE EVENT

Charlotte Pride Women’s Takeover

Calling all women! Begin Charlotte Pride weekend with a special party and takeover just for you! Open
to all women-identified people. Drink specials, raffle prizes, and other goodies at Taproom Social in Uptown! Free gift bag for the first 150 people who attend!

Accessibility Information:
This event venue is accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility devices, including accessible restrooms.

Celebrating Pride featuring Bad Romance: A Tribute To Lady Gaga

The Fillmore Is A General Admission Standing Room Only Venue Unless Otherwise Noted. Doors open at 7:30pm & show begins at 8:30pm! Ticket prices will increase the day of the show. All dates, acts, and ticket prices subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable service fees via all points of sale.

August 17, 2019 | 10pm

ZŪTOPIA Just Twirl PRIDE Party

Ever felt different? Like you don’t fit in? You’re not alone. No matter your fur, scales, or stripes, you belong here! Take a Twirl on the wild side with us: Welcome to ZŪTOPIA! Where You Belong…

Just Twirl Events proudly presents ZŪTOPIA | PRIDE Party

Featuring International DJ/Producer Dan Slater. Dan Slater is an Australian DJ and Producer based in the United States. After years in the club scene as one of the most in demand dancers and show producers, Dan’s love of music eventually lured him onto the decks – and this new chapter has gained him the attention of promoters and clubbers around the world. He has been bringing his upbeat, chunky house sound to dance floors across the globe, and his talent for sculpting the energy of a party is in a league of its own. He draws from the progressive sounds of the European club scene, as well as the Latino fire of South America as he moves seamlessly between house, circuit, tech and deep house.

Yes we’ve rented the entire club JUST for Charlotte Pride, and portion of proceeds will benefit Twirl to the World Foundation, including one of this year’s beneficiaries, Charlotte Pride. Join us as we welcome DJ Dan Slater for his inaugural visit to the Queen City!

August 17, 2019 | 10pm

Chasers Charlotte Pride After Party: Creepshow featuring Abhora

The Creepshow, featuring Abhora of Dragula Season 2 and Priscilla Chambers of Dragula Season 3. Also appearing at the party is Vegas Van Dank and Misster, with special guests Lolita Van Dank, Reptilian Anderson Chambers and Pride Spotlight Performance by Skylar Michele-Monet.

Accessibility Information:
Those who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices may find this event venue hard to navigate. Event venue does not have accessible restrooms.

About Charlotte Pride

Charlotte Pride is the leader in LGBTQ visibility in Charlotte and the Carolinas. We present and collaborate on programs, projects, and activities, including the annual Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade, Charlotte Latinx Pride, Charlotte Trans Pride, Charlotte Women's, and Reel Out Charlotte, The Queen City's Annual LGBTQ Film Festival, among others. Since its founding in 2000, Charlotte Pride has expanded its year-round programming and partnerships to better connect community members with its mission, vision, and values. It is now one of the largest LGBTQ Pride organizations in the American Southeast.Learn more about our work...